Greg Thielmann, former director of the Strategic, Proliferation and Military Affairs Office at the State Department's Bureau of Intelligence, will give a lecture entitled "The Bush Doctrine of Preventive War: Ruled Out by Intelligence." Thielmann will discuss the inside story of the Bush administration's preventive war doctrine and the Iraq weapons of mass destruction intelligence fiasco this afternoon. A discussion will follow the lecture. (Wed., Oct. 27 at 4 p.m., Gordon Hall Conference Room, UMass. No admission charge.)
Interested in law and the Constitution? Don't miss the LJST lecture today at 4:30! Professor David Faigman of the University of California Hastings School of Law at will speak on "Constitutional Facts: The Essential Function of Fact-Finding in Setting Constitutional Norms." The lecture will focus on how the courts legally get information and use it in the context of the Constitution. (Wed., Oct. 27 at 4 p.m., Clark 100, Amherst College. No admission charge.)
The Amherst College Outing Club will be sponsoring a New Moon Hike this Thursday night. Enjoy the gorgeous night sky with the twinkling stars and new moon. This is a perfect adventure to go on with friends or that special someone. Catch this outing before it gets too cold! (Thurs., Oct. 28 at 8 p.m., Amherst College. No admission charge.)
Don't miss the famous Bill Cosby performing live at the Mullins Center this Friday night as he starts off UMass homecoming weekend festivities! As Cosby's gift to the UMass campus, all proceeds will go directly to scholarship funds that benefit UMass Amherst students. Be sure to catch this sure-to-be hilarious performance by buying your ticket while you still can! (Fri., Oct. 29 at 8 p.m., Mullins Center, UMass. Tickets for $75, $50 and $40 and student discount for $10. Call 413-545-0505 to reserve tickets.)
Editors' DVD Release of the Week
"The OC-The Complete First Season" is coming to DVD on Oct. 26! "The OC" follows the life of four teens growing up in Orange County, California and details all of their trials and tribulations. When Ryan Atwood (Benjamin McKenzie), a guarded and hardened young teenager, gets thrown into the wealthy, privileged community of Newport Beach, he soon discovers trouble isn't limited to his native streets of Chino. Sandy Cohen (Peter Gallagher) is an easygoing lawyer who takes Ryan in, but Ryan teaches Sandy, his wife Kirsten (Kelly Rowan) and their awkward and nerdy son, Seth (Adam Brody), lessons they will never forget. The OC's sweetheart Marissa Cooper (Mischa Barton), the quintessential girl next door, challenges Ryan to open his heart. The FOX drama's first season was highly successful. Reserve your copy now!